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Merchandising Assistant

Employer
WHSmith
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£22000 - £24000
Closing date
22 Feb 2022

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Merchandising Assistant
London Head Office, Houndsditch (with remote working)
Grade B
Salary up to 24k

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer for the world’s travelling customer. Since 1792, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey.

Today, we have more than 1,700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year.  In the UK, you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and at motorway service areas.  Making our customers' journeys easier is our passion.  Whether they're travelling by air, by foot, by road or by train, we are there for them. As one of the world's leading travel retailers, we are the trusted home for travel essentials in the UK and it's how we support the millions of journeys made each year.

As a diverse group of over fourteen thousand colleagues, our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. And we know to succeed on our own journey, we need the best people. We are currently seeking a Merchandising Assistant to join our talented General Merchandising Team and our Snacking Team based at our Travel Head Office in London.

Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser, and working within the Travel Supply Chain team, the main purpose of this role is to work effectively with other Distributors, Logistics and Suppliers to maintain good product availability and control stock levels within our Harrods and Selfridges Books concessions. And also manage the books returns processes within the main Travel business. This is an ideal role for someone looking to establish themselves within a successful leading Retailer.
 

What you’ll do: -

  • Calculate purchase orders, stock intake, supplier forecasting and maintain any stock problems and overrides
  • Mange stores and Distribution Centre (DC) stock levels and replenishment levels
  • Be the point of contact with suppliers and the DC
  • Supplier forecasting, monitoring of stock availability and fulfilment within the DC
  • Manage stock intake to achieve month end targets and availability/fulfilment targets
  • Manage any stock problems and overrides
  • Provide ad-hoc and regular analysis and reporting
  • Produce and submit book recalls into store


Who we’re looking for:

  • Graduate calibre in a relative subject
  • Ideally have previous experience working in Retail or an administrative position
  • Strong analytical ability to run reports and analyse/interpret data to identify trends
  • Good team player with excellent communication skills
  • Strong Excel skills, would be beneficial to have experience of using V-Look ups and Pivot tables
  • Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and take initiative


Why Join Us?
You’ll be at of the hub of an incredibly fast-moving function and you’ll be trusted to make decisions that benefit the business. It’s a serious responsibility – which will seriously motivate you. You’ll thrive on the freedom and the chance to use your skills and will be supported with plenty of training and development opportunities.
What’s more, you can expect some fab rewards, including an achievable annual bonus, 24 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more), a competitive pension, the perks of your birthday off and an early finish on Fridays, and lots more! Our London Head Office is only a five minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and close to lots of shops, bars and restaurants.

Company

WHSmith started in 1792 with a small news vendor in Little Grosvenor Street, London, followed by the opening of our first bookstall in Euston Station in 1848. We quickly established ourselves as the favoured newsagent, stationers and bookseller opening stores across the UK. From this point on, there has been no looking back.

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